First formed at the end of 1984 (Anders was 21), they unexpectedly became immensely popular with their standalone disco hit "You're My Heart, You're My Soul", which was then followed by "You Can Win If You Want" and "Cheri, Cheri Lady". They released two albums a year from 1985 to 1987 while also promoting their singles on television all over Europe. After splitting up in 1987, the duo reunited in 1998, at first only testing the waters with new versions of hit singles and again reaching the top of the charts unexpectedly. Bohlen and Anders split again in 2003 due to irreconcilable disagreements (they had never been friends in the first place). Thomas Anders started another solo career immediately, while Bohlen had by now begun devoting most of his time to new talents, especially those he discovered on the German edition of the TV show Pop Idol/American Idol.
Global sales of Modern Talking records were 120 million units, according to BMG in June 2003, and they have become the biggest-selling German music act in history, so far outselling even Frank Farian's projects Boney M and Milli Vanilli, Michael Cretu's Enigma, Sandra, the Scorpions, Snap! and Rammstein.
Modern Talking were successful in Europe, Asia, South America and some African countries. In the United Kingdom they reached the top ten only once with the song "Brother Louie" (in 1986, #4 UK). They did not feel very good about promoting their singles there due to being marketed in England as a gay group like Erasure and Culture Club. Indeed, in the UK "Brother Louie" is regarded by those who remember it as nothing more than a novelty record by a one-hit wonder.
They were almost unknown in North America by mainstream standards, never appearing in the charts there, and due to lack of backing from a record company and lack of time did not go there to promote their music. Composer Dieter Bohlen employed mood-evoking lyrics and intellectually-designed, synthesizer-based music which was out of vogue in the U.S. before Modern Talking even formed.
In 2006 Bohlen included a secret message in his song "Bizarre Bizarre" which was played backwards: "There will never be an end to Modern Talking". However, Bohlen said "he meant to say that the music of Modern Talking will live forever" [4]. Anders has kept the Modern Talking songs in his repertoire and produced songs in a similar vein for his solo records ("Independent Girl"). In 2006 he produced an album of Swing and Jazz versions of popular songs (including Modern Talking's first hit). Bohlen has written two autobiographical books, one of which also detailed Modern Talking's history from his perspective, and sold a million copies in Germany. The sequel was heavily criticised for his unfairness towards the people he worked with. As a result of that, he withdrew from the public for a year until 2006, when he said he regretted putting out the second book. Anders had not been the only one pressing charges against Bohlen and demanding that sections of the book be modified.
Telegram To Your Heart
Modern Talking Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
All the masquerade of loneliness
You're a fool, baby, it seems
Words cannot express
Oh, only your lonely heart can show
You are made for me I know
It's the time for our love
A telegram to your heart
A telegraph to your love
Need your kisses
Baby, baby, need that stuff
A telegram to your heart
A telegraph to your mind
Need your kisses
Always like the first, first time
A telegram to your heart
A telegraph to your soul
A telegram to your heart
A telegraph to your soul
It started in heaven
I was lost in your lonely world
I'll be there, your raven
Oh, you're gonna be my girl
There must be more to life, take care
Our love survive for share
Your love with me tonight
A telegram to your heart
A telegraph to your love
Need your kisses
Baby, baby, need that stuff
A telegram to your heart
A telegraph to your mind
Need your kisses
Always like the first, first time
A telegram to your heart
A telegraph to your soul
A telegram to your heart
A telegraph to your soul
A telegram to your heart
A telegraph to your soul
In Modern Talking's "A Telegram To Your Heart," the singer is expressing his desire for a woman's love who he believes is made for him. He implores her to "reach out to [his] dream" and end the "masquerade of loneliness" they both are experiencing. The singer recognizes that he may come off as foolish, which is why words cannot accurately express his feelings. However, he believes that their hearts can show their true love for one another. He reminisces about their meeting, stating that it started in heaven and that he will always be there for her. The singer believes that their love survival is meant to be shared and wants her love tonight.
The chorus, which repeats three times throughout the song, speaks to the urgency of the singer's longing for the woman. He needs her kisses, and he needs them now. The lyrics refer to sending a telegram or telegraph, which are outdated forms of communication. The use of these outdated terms could suggest a sense of desperation and the need for immediate response or attention in expressing one's feelings. Additionally, the reference to a telegraph may also evoke a sense of distance between the two lovers.
Overall, "A Telegram To Your Heart" is a love song that expresses the singer's strong desire for the woman's love. He wants her urgently and believes that their hearts are the only thing that can truly express their passion for one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, reach out to my dream
I want you to make my dream a reality.
All the masquerade of loneliness
Despite all my efforts to conceal my loneliness, you saw through my facade.
You're a fool, baby, it seems
You're foolish to not see how much I love you.
Words cannot express
My love for you is so strong that words are not enough to convey it.
Oh, only your lonely heart can show
Only when you open up your heart to me will you see how our love can blossom.
You are made for me I know
We were meant to be together, I am sure of it.
It's the time for our love
Now is the perfect time for us to be together and for our love to flourish.
A telegram to your heart
This message is a heartfelt plea for our love to be realized.
A telegraph to your love
I want to send a message to you so that you understand how much I love you.
Need your kisses
I desire your affection and intimacy.
Baby, baby, need that stuff
I crave your love and affection more than anything else.
A telegraph to your mind
I want to convey my message directly to your mind so that you truly grasp its importance.
Always like the first, first time
Every moment with you is as special and exciting as our very first encounter.
A telegraph to your soul
This message is not just for your mind and heart, but for the very essence of your being.
It started in heaven
Our love is an otherworldly connection that transcends time and space.
I was lost in your lonely world
Before I met you, I was lost and alone. You showed me a new, bright future.
I'll be there, your raven
Just like a raven, I will be loyal and devoted to you forever.
Oh, you're gonna be my girl
I see a future with you as my partner and lover. You will be mine.
There must be more to life, take care
I know that there is more to life than just existing, and I want to share that with you.
Our love survive for share
Our love will last and continue to grow as we share it with each other.
Your love with me tonight
I want to feel the warmth of your love tonight, and always.
A telegram to your soul
This message is a spiritual connection between us, meant to transcend all earthly barriers.
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Edu Tere Barbosa
on Just Like An Angel
show